May 16, 2024  
2019-2020 SLCC General Catalog 
    
2019-2020 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbering Information:
Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010 ); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010 ); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as MATH 0950 ).

 

Visual Art & Design

  
  • ART 1670 - Character Animation Basics

    Credits: 3
    Expanding on principles of animation, body mechanics, and acting to create animated performances for both traditional and 3D application.

    Prerequisite: ART 1620  (for 2D) or ART 2640  (for 3D) and instructor approval
    Semester: Fall


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  • ART 1680 - Game Development

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to influential movements, principles, analysis, mechanics and theories of game play and development. Applied through a collaborative production workflow creating design documentation, and prototyping of physical and software based games.

    Prerequisite:  ART 1630  
    Recommended Prerequisite: ART 1280 
    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 1690 - Foundation Level Software Testing for Game Developers

    Credits: 1
    This course covers the basics of software testing; and while geared toward game development, is valid for all forms of software testing. Students will be introduced to forms, strategies and tools of effective software testing.

    Semester: Fall


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  • ART 1810 - Intermed. Photoshop/Multimedia

    Credits: 2
    Class required for Multimedia emphasis students. A continuation of Photoshop skills learned in ART 1800. Photoshop will be used to create maps for use in 3D animation, and graphics for web design and digital video production.

    Prerequisite: ART 1800/COMM 1800/EBT 1800/ENGL 1800/FLM 1800
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 1850 - Portfolio/Career Preparation

    Credits: 2
    An introductory course focused on portfolio and freelance career preparation for all creative artists.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 1900 - Special Project

    Credits: 1-4
    This course is an Independent Study course. Any of the VAD courses can be used as curriculum. This is to be done on an individual need basis. With approval of the instructor.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: All


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  • ART 2000 - Visual Art CO-OP Education

    Credits: 1-5
    This is a supervised work experience in a business, industrial, or government environment related to the program major. Credit is awarded for successful completion of specific objectives that provide new learning related to the major.

    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, minimum of 2.0 GPA, study-related employment working at least 20 hours per week, and instructor approval
    Semester: All


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  • ART 2010 - History of Graphic Design

    Credits: 3
    Students will survey the history of graphic design: illustration, prehistoric proto-alphabets, medieval and renaissance manuscripts, the invention of movable type, and the impact of industrial revolution on printing. The impact of technology over the centuries will also be examined, including digital typographic processes in a globalized world.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 2020 - Photoshop Advanced Compositing

    Credits: 2
    An advanced computer graphics class using Photoshop to create, manipulate and enhance digital photos and illustrations, along with preparing images for production. Students will learn how to acquire images using scanners & digital cameras. Design considerations and technical production issues for images used in offset printing, multimedia, mobile device and internet applications will be treated.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Recommended Prerequisite: ART 1280  
    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 2040 - Intermediate Jewelry

    Credits: 3
    Continuation of the techniques taught in ART 1040 . Students will learn advanced jewelry fabrication and create several unique jewelry pieces.

    Prerequisite: ART 1040  or instructor approval
    Semester: Fall
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2050 - Visual Dev & Character Design

    Credits: 2
    Design and stylization of human and animal characters, environments, and props for visual storytelling applied to concept art, comic books, and cartoon illustration.

    Prerequisite: ART 1120  and  ART 1260  
    Semester: Fall
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2060 - Illustration Portfolio Development

    Credits: 2


    A capstone course for second year Illustration major students. This course is focused on portfolio and freelance career preparation for Illustration majors. It will also serve those students wishing to launch a career in Fine Arts, as well as those planning to transfer to a four-year institution.

    Students will develop a portfolio, rework existing pieces, create a resume, and self-promotional strategies. Business practices will also be introduced. Students will tour design studios and visit working illustrators.

    Prerequisite: ART 2270  
    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 2070 - Graphic Design Portfolio Development

    Credits: 3
    A capstone course for second year Graphic Design major students. Students will develop professional-level digital and traditional portfolio presentations, self promotional materials, resume, cover letter and basic business forms needed as a freelance designer. Students will learn basic design business practices needed as an independent contractor. In conjunction with organizing portfolios, reworking existing pieces and creating new portfolio material, students will tour design studios and advertising agencies to increase their awareness of the work possibilities within the design and visual communication industry.

    Prerequisite: ART 2230  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional course fee required


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  • ART 2080 - VAD Internship

    Credits: 1-3
    Students may elect to participate in visual arts internships through approved employers. Students learn practical work experience as it applies to their career in the visual arts.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval and second-year status
    Semester: All


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  • ART 2110 - Foundation II

    Credits: 3
    Value and light logic are explored using paint medium. Course includes fundamentals of color theory. Included: color mixing, painting techniques and materials. Composition, creative use of value, and image building are covered.

    Prerequisite: ART 1110  
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 2120 - eDesign & Publishing

    Credits: 3
    Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, and other graphic arts software applications are used for publishing to electronic devices such as the Apple iPad, Amazon Kindle, and web sites. Emphasis will be placed on the creation of electronic documents including Interactive PDFs, ePUBs, and iBooks.

    Prerequisite: ART 1120 , ART 1200 , ART 1230 
    Recommended Prerequisite: ART 1280 , ART 2412 , ART 2440 
    Semester: Fall


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  • ART 2140 - Adv Photoshop Software/Design

    Credits: 2
    This course is for all Visual Art & Design majors wishing to perfect advanced features and skills specific to graphic design application. Students will create and rework portfolio pieces.

    Prerequisite: ART 1280  
    Semester: Fall
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2210 - Illustration I

    Credits: 3


    Various black and white and color media will be introduced to develop editorial and advertising illustration techniques with emphasis on composition, drawing, creativity, exploration of techniques.

    Prerequisite: ART 1110 , ART 2110  (can be taken concurrently), or instructor approval

      
    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 2220 - Advanced Design

    Credits: 3
    This course builds upon previous Design, Typography and Layout classes as well as introduces students to corporate identity and collateral design problems. Students will produce portfolio and art show quality work.

    Prerequisite: ART 1135  & ART 1230  
    Recommended Prerequisite: ART 2230  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 2230 - Advanced Typography & Layout

    Credits: 3
    This course is a continuation of ART 1230. Students will explore the design aspects and possibilities inherent in typography as well as more complex layout problems. Students will produce portfolio and art show quality work.

    Prerequisite: ART 1120  and ART 1200  and ART 1230  
    Recommended Prerequisite: ART 2230 before ART 2220 (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 2240 - Package Design

    Credits: 3
    This course will cover design considerations for basic packaging. Packaging fundamentals & basic materials & processes will be introduced. Projects may include hang-tags, bags, boxes, cylinders or point-of-purchase displays.

    Prerequisite: ART 1135  and ART 2230  
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 2260 - Advanced Figure Drawing

    Credits: 2
    This is a continuation of ART 1260 . Advanced techniques and principles in figure drawing. Primary emphasis on light logic, gesture and head studies.

    Prerequisite: ART 1260 
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2270 - Illustration II

    Credits: 3
    In-depth development of editorial/advertising illustration will be covered as well as skills using various black and white and color media. Students will produce original art with both traditional and digital media

    Prerequisite: ART 2210   or instructor approval
    Semester: Fall


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  • ART 2280 - Advertising Workshop

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to product/service promotion and advertising. Students will gain a basic understanding of the components of an advertising agency; strategies, media choices, budgets, production analysis, proposals and presentations. Professional ethics will be addressed.

    Prerequisite: ART 2230  
    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 2290 - Advanced Illustration

    Credits: 2
    Creation of an Illustration Portfolio, with finished examples that show pictorial evidence of skill and personal style in chosen medium from the broad spectrum of media reviewed.

    Prerequisite: ART 2270  or instructor approval
    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 2300 - Alternative Photography

    Credits: 3
    An exploration of a variety of non-traditional photographic processes and techniques. Emphasis is placed on applying these techniques to individual artistic photographic expression and creating a fine-art portfolio.

    Prerequisite: ART 1310  
    Semester: Fall
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2310 - Photographic Light 2

    Credits: 3
    Apply photo studio environment and equipment to create images of still-life, product, portrait, and location. Emphasis on light theory and concepts by application of light within a variety of visual circumstances to enhance the visual narrative.

    Prerequisite: ART 1340  
    Semester: Fall
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2320 - Documentary Photography

    Credits: 3
    The study of photographic documentary and narrative techniques related to applications for visual communication. Emphasis placed on the emotional impact of photographic images. Editorial and photojournalism techniques are also explored. Professional ethics will be addressed.

    Prerequisite: ART 1380  w/C grade or better
    Semester: Fall
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2330 - Photography: A Cultural History (HU)

    Credits: 3
    An examination of the art, cultural impact, social connections, and invention of photography. Historic photographers, events, trends, applications, and techniques are explored. Contemporary connections are examined.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 2340 - Photoshop for Photographers

    Credits: 3
    Utilize Adobe Photoshop, Camera Raw processing to produce images specific to photography. Emphasis on digital workflow, color gamut, ICC profiles, image scans, file types, shortcuts, digital printing and output.

    Prerequisite: ART 1380  (may be taken concurrently) and ART 1280  
    Semester: Fall
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2350 - Photographing People/Portrait.

    Credits: 3
    Techniques to photograph informal, formal, and environmental portraits. Produce aesthetic portraits in the studio or location utilizing electronic flash. Refine posing, composition and conceptual aspects for dramatic portraits of people.

    Prerequisite: ART 2310  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Fall
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2360 - Nature Photography

    Credits: 3
    Explores the principles, philosophies, history, technical aspects and business practices of nature photography. Includes both in-class and on-location image capture assignments.

    Prerequisite: ART 1380  
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2370 - Photography Business Practices

    Credits: 3
    Study, research, and implement basic photography business skills. Students learn about photographic careers, self-promotion, image usage/licensing, copyrights, estimating, billing, and examine self-direction related to photography.

    Prerequisite: ART 2310  w/C grade or better or instructor permission
    Recommended Corequisite: ART 2375  and ART 2380  
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2375 - Photo Portfolio Development

    Credits: 2
    A capstone course for Photography major students. Students produce a professional quality portfolio designed to assist in obtaining employment in one of the many photography related career paths. Instruction will be given to guide students in their image selection and sequencing; the style, design and size of the portfolio; personal direction and brand identity; and photographic style.

    Prerequisite: ART 2310  
    Recommended Corequisite: ART 2370  and ART 2380  
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2380 - Advanced Studies in Photography

    Credits: 3
    Explores the intense investigation and experimentation required to define a photographic project. Emphasis includes refinement of all photographic aspects combined with creative expression of individual ideas. Incorporates advanced lighting applications utilizing photographic equipment for creative studio and location technique as media industry preparation.

    Prerequisite: ART 2310  
    Recommended Corequisite: ART 2370  and ART 2375  
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2400 - Web Project Management

    Credits: 3
    Students will develop the skills necessary to manage web site development and design projects from conception to delivery. Students create project specifications based upon a clients input and then write a project proposal, develop a project plan using the industry-leading project management software, manage a project, react to unexpected issues, and deliver a final product.

    Prerequisite: ART 2440  
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2412 - Illustrator Software

    Credits: 3
    Students will create original designs, layouts, and illustrations using Adobe Illustrator vector software. Production issues for print and web media presented. Design, illustration, and multimedia students are required to take ART 2412.

    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2420 - Advanced Illustrator Software

    Credits: 2
    For Visual Art and Design students (2nd yr. status best) or working artists who wish to create/rework portfolio pieces. Advanced use of Adobe Illustrator, and interface with the following: Photoshop, In-Design, Flash. Six original projects required.

    Prerequisite: ART 2412  or instructor approval
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2440 - Web Site Design

    Credits: 3
    Students learn the knowledge and skills needed to build and manage professional web sites that adhere to industry standards. Students design & create interactive web sites, graphs, animation, and advanced styling using HTML, CSS, & JavaScript.

    Prerequisite: ART 1280  or ART 1080  or COMM 1800  or ART 1800  
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2470 - Digital Video Production

    Credits: 2
    The course is an introduction to the technical issues of digital video production. Including the capturing and editing of digital video and audio for animation, web, mobile, and digital media applications.

    Prerequisite: ART 1800/COMM 1800/EBT 1800/ENGL 1800/FLM 1800, ART 1280 , ART 2340 , or instructor approval
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2480 - Digital Painting

    Credits: 2


    Expanding on traditional painting techniques using digital painting programs that mimic the use of traditional media. Projects focus on design and application for illustrations, special effects, 3D textures, and concept designs.

    Prerequisite: ART 1800/COMM 1800/EBT 1800/ENGL 1800/FLM 1800 or ART 1280 ; and ART 2110 

     
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2490 - Animation/Multimedia/Web Design Portfolio Development

    Credits: 2
    A capstone course for second year Animation/Multimedia and Web Design students. Students will develop professional-level digital and traditional portfolio presentations, self-promotional materials, resume, cover letter and basic business communications. Business practices freelance developers will be addressed.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Recommended Prerequisite: Should be taken in/approaching final semester.
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2510 - Mobile Publishing Seminar

    Credits: 3
    Students will refine electronic, mobile, and web publishing techniques to create cutting edge publications and visual based applications for mobile devices and outlets such as the Apple App Store. This capstone course will review the latest trends in social media giving students exposure to many of the most popular trends in graphic arts, mobile publishing, and social media.

    Prerequisite: ART 1200 ART 2120 , and ART 2440  
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 2520 - Advanced Drawing

    Credits: 2
    Build on knowledge of proportion, line, value and shape. Expressive and imaginative interpretation are encouraged. Textural explorations, symbolic content in drawings and rapid drawing exercises are areas of skills developed.

    Prerequisite: ART 1110  or instructor approval
    Semester: Fall


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  • ART 2530 - Advanced Painting - Watercolor

    Credits: 3
    A continuation of ART 1530 . Further development of various watercolor techniques and composition. Students are encouraged to develop their own unique talent. Maturation and experimentation of aesthetic philosophy are expected.

    Prerequisite: ART 1530  or portfolio review by instructor
    Semester: All


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  • ART 2540 - Advanced Painting - Oil

    Credits: 3
    A continuation of beginning oil. Further development of oil painting techniques. Composition and color are emphasized.

    Prerequisite: ART 1540  
    Semester: All


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  • ART 2550 - User Interface Design (UI Design)

    Credits: 3
    Execute design process in relation to user design and user experience (UI & UX) . Control Information hierarchy, design user behaviors, prototype user interfaces with interactions, and execute responsive web design strategies.

    Prerequisite: ART 2440  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2560 - Figure Painting

    Credits: 3
    Painting the draped and undraped figure in oil or acrylic. Emphasis on light logic, color theory. Painting the human head will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite: ART 1260  and ART 2110  
    Semester: Spring & Summer
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2570 - e-Commerce Design

    Credits: 3
    Covers the strategy and methodology in creating and implementing e-Commerce Websites. Topics include demographics of the Internet, opportunity and risk assessment, competitive analysis, current technologies, and e-Commerce systems & trends.

    Prerequisite: ART 2440  
    Semester: Fall
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2580 - Interactive Design & Animation

    Credits: 3
    Use interactive design software to create interactive experiences and animations. Learn the basics of scripting to control animations, transitions, and interactions triggered from various forms of user input and interactive devices.

    Prerequisite: ART 1280  or ART 1630  or ART 2440  
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • ART 2590 - Dynamic Web Design

    Credits: 3
    In this capstone web design course students will learn the essentials of designing websites that have dynamically changing content. Basic knowledge and structure of database driven websites with user generated content using PHP and MySQL will be discussed. Foundations in validating and processing form data along with designing themes for open source content management systems are taught.

    Prerequisite: ART 2440  
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2610 - Multimedia Authoring

    Credits: 2
    This is a continuation of ART 2440. Flash and Dreamweaver software will be introduced and used to design and prepare Web pages.

    Prerequisite: ART 2440  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2620 - Motion Graphics

    Credits: 2
    The integration of type and image in motion using design and animation principles in the creation of graphics for time based visualizations.

    Prerequisite: ART 1280  
    Recommended Prerequisite: ART 1230  and ART 1620  
    Semester: Fall
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2630 - 3D Modeling & Sculpting

    Credits: 3
    Application of modeling, texturing, rendering, lighting and compositing principles using 3D software with emphasis on applying traditional art principles.

    Prerequisite: ART 1280  and ART 1630  
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2640 - 3D Animation & Rigging

    Credits: 3
    Application of the various methods for creating animation using 3D software, Including keyframing, simulations, and character set up with emphasis on applying traditional animation principles.

    Prerequisite: ART 1620  and ART 1630  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2650 - 3D Character Design & Rigging

    Credits: 3
    Methodology and strategies for digitally sculpting character models, and creating readily revisable and animator friendly rigs for maximum flexibility in a CG visualization.

    Prerequisite: ART 2640  
    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 2655 - 3D Character Design & Rigging

    Credits: 3
    Methodology and strategies for digitally sculpting character models, and creating readily revisable and animator friendly rigs for maximum flexibility in a CG visualization.

    Prerequisite: ART 2640  
    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 2660 - 3D Lighting & Compositing

    Credits: 3
    Exploring methods to create textures/shaders and effects, as well as techniques and practices for lighting, multi-pass rendering, and compositing for use in CG and VFX visualizations.

    Prerequisite: ART 1280  and ART 1630  and ART 2630  
    Semester: Fall
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2665 - 3D Lighting & Rendering

    Credits: 3
    Exploring procedural and painting methods to create art-directable surface textures/shaders utilizing different rendering engines & software, also techniques and practices for lighting, multi-pass rendering, and compositing for use in CG visualizations.

    Prerequisite: ART 2630  
    Semester: Fall


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  • ART 2670 - Animation Production Workshop

    Credits: 4
    Student driven portfolio development based on animation/design projects that emphasize working in a production pipeline.

    Prerequisite: ART 1660  and 50 completed credit hours toward an Animation Emphasis
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2680 - Game Assets & Production

    Credits: 3
    Applying principles and process from Game Development in a collaborative production by creating assets and implementing them in an engine to produce a prototype game.

    Prerequisite: ART 1680 , and ART 2630  or ART 2640  
    Semester: Fall


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  • ART 2900 - Visual Art & Design Seminar

    Credits: 1-3
    Students may elect to participate in visual arts seminars and workshops, which may include travel. There may be additional costs.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: All


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  • ART 2910 - Photo Fieldtrip Workshop

    Credits: 3
    Multiple-day, off-campus fieldtrip relating to photographic studies. Students tour world-class galleries/museums, attend private displays of historic and contemporary art, perform photographic work, keep a reflective journal.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: Spring


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  • ART 2940 - Special Topics Graphic Design

    Credits: 1-6
    This course allows design majors to learn special skills, hone specific skills, learn new software or explore special graphic design topics in a classroom setting.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: All


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  • ART 2950 - Special Topics in Illustration

    Credits: 1-6
    This course allows Illustration majors to learn special skills or techniques, hone specific skills, learn new software or explore special illustration topics in a classroom setting.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2960 - Special Topics in Animation

    Credits: 1-6
    This course allows animation majors to learn special skills, hone specific skills, learn new software or explore special animation topics in a classroom setting.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2970 - Special Topics in Photography

    Credits: 1-6
    VAD Photo majors to learn special techniques, hone specific skills, learn new software and/or explore special photographic topics in a classroom setting.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • ART 2980 - Special Topics in Multimedia

    Credits: 1-6
    This course allows Multimedia majors to learn special skills or techniques, hone specific skills, learn new software or explore special topics in a classroom setting.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval


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  • ART 2990 - Advanced Independent Studies

    Credits: 1-3
    After completing all available courses in an area of study, students have the opportunity to pursue advanced study with a faculty member on an individual basis. Students must consult with that faculty member about details and permission.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: All


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Visual Art Co-op Education

  
  • VOC 2000 - Cooperative Education

    Credits: 1-3
    Work experience for credit. Can be applied toward vocational /technical elective credits in the General Studies Program. Students may earn 1 to 3 credits per semester, and 6 credits total.

    Semester: All


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Welding

  
  • WLD 1005 - Related Welding

    Credits: 3
    Students will learn basic principles of the arc and acetylene welding including flat and horizontal welds; brazing and cutting techniques.

    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • WLD 1110 - Fundamentals of Welding

    Credits: 3
    Course covers the theory of shielded metal arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting. Study of electrode classification and Mastery of Safety procedure.

    Corequisite: WLD 1111  
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • WLD 1111 - Fundamentals of Welding Lab

    Credits: 7
    Practical lab applications of shield metal arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting. Study of electrode classification, mastery of safety, rolling bend test.

    Corequisite: WLD 1110  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • WLD 1120 - Welding Processes and Quality

    Credits: 3
    Study of welding joint design, defects and the properties of metals. Destructive testing, code procedures, plasma arc and air cabin arc cutting, brazing and braze welding. Emphasis on welder qualifications for A.W.S. Certification.

    Prerequisite: WLD 1110  and WLD 1111  
    Corequisite: WLD 1121  
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • WLD 1121 - Welding Processes/Quality Lab

    Credits: 7
    Advanced welding, thermal cutting, braze welding, and fabrication. Numerically controlled cutting and an emphasis on A.W.S. Certification preparation.

    Prerequisite: WLD 1110  and WLD 1111  or equivalent  
    Corequisite: WLD 1120  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • WLD 1199 - Specialty Training in Welding

    Credits: 1-8
    Varied credit and contact hours to train students in industry specific specialty areas as requested by industry.


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  • WLD 1230 - Gas Shield Weld Inspection

    Credits: 3
    Theory of wire feed weld on ferrous and nonferrous base metals. Theory of welding metallurgy and shielding gas and filler metal. MIG and TIG welding including emphasis on qualification for A. W. S. Certification.

    Prerequisite: WLD 1120  and WLD 1121  or equivalent
    Corequisite: WLD 1231  
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • WLD 1231 - Gas Shield Weld/Inspection Lab

    Credits: 7
    Practical hands on lab application of GMAW to include short arc (MIG) and spray arc transfer, GTAW (TIG) on ferrous and nonferrous base metals. Practical maintenance and repair welding application. Emphasis on A. W. S. Certification prep.

    Prerequisite: WLD 1120  and WLD 1121  or equivalent
    Corequisite: WLD 1230  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • WLD 1240 - Flux Core, Pipe Fabrication

    Credits: 3
    Theory of FCAW (inner shield and dual shield), SAW (submerged arc welding), pipe welding and fitting, layout, and fabrication including blueprint reading and interpretation. Emphasis on A. W. S. prep for Certification.

    Prerequisite: WLD 1230  and WLD 1231 , or equivalent
    Corequisite: WLD 1241  
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • WLD 1241 - Flux Core, Pipe Fab Lab

    Credits: 7
    Practical Lab application of flux core arc welding (FCAW), submerged arc welding (SAW), pipe welding and layout, fabrication, and pipe welding techniques. Emphasis on A. W. S. Certification prep.

    Prerequisite: WLD 1230  and WLD 1231  or equivalent
    Corequisite: WLD 1240  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • WLD 1260 - Blueprint for Welding

    Credits: 3
    Study of welding, blueprint reading and drawing. Special study of pipe symbols, welding symbols and layout work.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • WLD 1299 - Specialty Training - Welding

    Credits: 1-8
    Designed to assist students to obtain specialized training specific to industry needs. Is taught on an as needed basis when requested by industry with variable contact and credit hours.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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Welding JATC Technology

  
  • WLDA 1005 - Related Welding

    Credits: 3
    Students will learn basic principles of the arc and acetylene welding including flat and horizontal welds, brazing and cutting techniques.

    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • WLDA 1110 - Fundamentals of Welding

    Credits: 4
    Course covers the theory of shielded metal arc welding, oxyacetylene welding and cutting. Study of electrode classification and Mastery of Safety Procedure.

    Corequisite: WLDA 1111 


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  • WLDA 1111 - Fundamentals of Welding Lab

    Credits: 2
    Practical lab applications of shielded metal arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting. Study of electrode classification, mastery of safety, guided bend test.

    Corequisite: WLDA 1110 
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • WLDA 1120 - Welding Processes and Quality

    Credits: 4
    Study of welding joint design, defects, and properties of metal. Destructive testing, code procedures, plasma arc and air cabin arc cutting, brazing and braze welding. Emphasis on welder qualification for A. W. S. Certification.

    Prerequisite: WLDA 1110  and WLDA 1111 
    Corequisite: WLDA 1121 


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  • WLDA 1121 - Welding Processes/Quality Lab

    Credits: 2
    Advanced welding, thermal cutting, braze welding, and fabrication. Numerically controlled cutting and an emphasis on Certification preparation with the A. W. S.

    Prerequisite: WLDA 1110  and WLDA 1111 
    Corequisite: WLDA 1120 
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • WLDA 1199 - Specialty Training in Welding

    Credits: 3
    Varied credit and contract hours to train students in industry specific specialty areas as requested by industry.


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  • WLDA 1230 - Gas Shield Wldg/Inspection Gas

    Credits: 4
    Theory of Wire feed weld on ferrous and nonferrous base metals. Theory of welding metallurgy and shielded gas and filler metal. Mig and Tig welding including emphasis on qualification for A. W. S. Certification.

    Prerequisite: WLDA 1120  and WLDA 1121 
    Corequisite: WLDA 1231 


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  • WLDA 1231 - Gas Shield Weld/Inspection Lab

    Credits: 2
    Practical hands on lab application of GMAW to include short arc (MIG) and spray arc transfer, GTAW (TIG) on ferrous and nonferrous base metals. Practical maintenance and repair welding application. Emphasis on A. W. S. Certification prep.

    Prerequisite: WLDA 1120  and WLDA 1121 
    Corequisite: WLDA 1230 
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • WLDA 1240 - Flux Core, Pipe Fabrication

    Credits: 4
    Theory of FCAW (inner shield and dual shield), SAW submerged arc welding), pipe welding and fitting, layout, and fabrication including blueprint reading and interpretation. Emphasis on A. W. S. prep for Certification.

    Prerequisite: WLDA 1230  and WLDA 1231 
    Corequisite: WLDA 1241 


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  • WLDA 1241 - Flux Core, Pipe Fabrica. Lab

    Credits: 2
    Practical Lab application of flux core arc welding (FCAW), submerged arc welding (SAW), pipe welding and layout, fabrication, and pipe welding techniques. Emphasis on A. W. S. Certification preparation.

    Prerequisite: WLDA 1230  and WLDA 1231 
    Corequisite: WLDA 1240 
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • WLDA 1299 - Specialty Training - Welding

    Credits: 1-7
    Designed to assist students to obtain specialized training specific to industry needs. Is taught on an as-needed basis when credit requested by industry with variable contact and credit hours.


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Welding Technology (SAT)

  
  • KWLD 0115 - Intro to Welding & Lab Safety

    Contact Hours: 10
    Students are provided with a general introduction to the art, science, and technology of welding. General industrial safety practices are taught.

    Prerequisite: School of App Tech entry; good eyesight, lift 50 lbs
    Semester: All


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  • KWLD 0125 - Oxy-Acetylene (OAW)

    Contact Hours: 100
    Learn practical welding and cutting skills using the oxyacetylene welding process on carbon steel. Safe practices and theory of OAW are taught.

    Prerequisite: Good eyesight, lift 50 lbs. , KWLD 0115  
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KWLD 0126 - Oxy-Acetylene (OAW)

    Contact Hours: 120
    Learn practical welding and cutting skills using the oxyacetylene welding process on carbon steel. Safe practices and theory of OAW are taught.

    Prerequisite: Good eyesight, lift 50 lbs. , KWLD 0115  
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KWLD 0135 - Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW)

    Contact Hours: 360
    Learn practical welding skills using the SMAW process on carbon steel. Safe practices and theory of SMAW are taught.

    Prerequisite: Good eyesight, lift 50 lbs. , KWLD 0125  
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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